QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Model: WGA600N Package Contents Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter CD-ROM with User Guide and Setup Wizard Quick Installation 2 ft Network Cable Power Adapter
Table of Contents Installation................................................. 2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup....................................... 6 Manual Configuration...................................... 9 Online Resources Website addresses in this document are listed without http:// in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it. If you use an older web browser, you may have to add http:// in front of the web address. Resource Linksys Linksys Europe Linksys International Glossary Network Security Website www.linksys.com www.linksys.eu www.linksys.com/international www.linksys.com/glossary www.linksys.com/security
1 Installation A. Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive. Insert the CD-ROM NOTE: Windows or other personal firewalls may ask for permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow the software to run in order to continue. B. The Welcome screen appears on your monitor. Click the Click Here to Start button. Click Here to Start C. Read the License Agreement, and click Next to continue the installation. License Agreement
Installation D. The Installation Notice screen will appear. This message is to let you know that your computer may be temporarily disconnected from the Internet. Be sure to read the entire message and then click Next. Installation Notice E. Connect one end of the provided network cable into your computer s network port and click Next. Connecting the Network Cable F. Connect the other end of the provided network cable into the Gaming Adapter s Ethernet (yellow) port and click Next. Connect the Gaming Adapter
Installation G. Plug the power adapter into the Gaming Adapter s power port. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to continue. Connect the Power H. Verify that the Power and Ethernet LEDs are lit. If not, follow the on screen instructions, otherwise click Next to continue. Verify the LEDs I. Enter a new password for the Gaming Adapter and enter it again in the Re-enter Password field. Click Next to continue. Enter a New Password
Installation J. If you have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature on your router, click the Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup button and proceed to section 2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If your router does not have the Wi Fi Protected Setup feature or you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Skip and proceed to section 3, Manual Configuration. Select Setup Method
2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup A. Select one of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup methods to connect the Gaming Adapter to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Selection Push Button If you selected Push Button in step A, you will see a screen with instructions. Follow the instructions and press the Ok button when finished. Push Button Method Details Use Adapter s PIN number If you selected Use Adapter s PIN number in step A, you will be provided with your Gaming Adapter s PIN number. You must enter the PIN number into your router. Refer to your router s user guide for details. When finished, click Next to continue. Enter the Gaming Adapter s PIN 6
Wi-Fi Protected Setup B. A screen will appear informing you that the Gaming Adapter is connecting to the network. You will see a message regarding the success of the connection. If the connection fails, follow the on screen instructions to resolve the problem. If the connection is successful, you will see the Link Status screen with the wireless network name. Click Next to continue. Connecting to Network Connected to Network C. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into your gaming console s Ethernet port. Click Next to continue. Connect Gaming Console
Wi-Fi Protected Setup D. If your computer was initially connected to a router, make sure you reconnect it. Click Next to continue. Reconnect Computer E. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to and the installation is complete. Congratulations
3 Manual Configuration A. On the Available Wireless Networks screen, the available networks are listed in the table. Select your network, and then click Connect. If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the Wireless Security Disabled section. If your network uses wireless security, proceed to the Wireless Security Enabled section. Available Wireless Networks Wireless Security Disabled 1. Click Continue Anyway and go to step B. Wireless Security Enabled If your network has wireless security, you will see one of these wireless security screens. Follow the instructions for the screen you see. WPA/WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection 1. Enter the Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of your wireless network. It must have 8-63 characters. 2. Click Connect and go to step B. WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection 9
Manual Configuration WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection 1. 2. Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key. Passphrase The Passphrase is case sensitive and must have 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters. WEP Key For 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal characters ( 0 to 9 and A to F ). For 128-bit encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal characters. Click Connect and go to step B. WEP Key or Passphrase Needed B. A screen will appear informing you that the Gaming Adapter is connecting to the network. You will see a message regarding the success of the connection. If the connection fails, follow the on screen instructions to resolve the problem. If the connection is successful, you will see the Link Status screen with the wireless network name. Click Next to continue. Connecting to Network Connected to Network 10
Manual Configuration C. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into your gaming console s Ethernet port. Click Next to continue. Connect Gaming Console D. If your computer was initially connected to a router, make sure you reconnect it. Click Next to continue. Reconnect Computer E. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to and the installation is complete. Congratulations 11
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